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In late 2010, Mosman Municipal Council decided to name the new Sports centre in Rawson Park for Bashir in recognition of her service to both New South Wales and the Mosman community.

She officially opened the " Marie Bashir Mosman Sports Centre " on 10 December 2010 with the Mayor, Cr.

Anne Connon.

On 14 September 2011, Liberal Premier Barry O ' Farrell announced that he had recommended to the Queen that Bashir's term be extended for another two years to 2014, which had been accepted: " Over the past 10 years the Governor's caring nature, her genuine interest in local communities and her extraordinary work rate have endeared her to people everywhere ... Because of her diverse background, career and interests, Professor Bashir has given a historic and important post a contemporary relevance and resonance.